Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn't have a role in increasing the percentage of Roger Goodell's contract that isn't guaranteed, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Wednesday. Jones did have input on possible changes to how the compensation committee is formed.

Tommy Nobis, the first player ever drafted by Atlanta in 1966 and a hard-hitting linebacker who went on to spent his entire 11-year career with the Falcons, died Wednesday after an extended illness. He was 74.

The argument about the best player in college basketball will go on all season. But it's already clear which players are the most exciting. We go through the list, starting, of course, with Deandre Ayton and Collin Sexton.

Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman had 17 points and 10 rebounds, including a key 3-pointer, and Michigan beat Texas 59-52 on Tuesday night.

Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer

Mavs reserve PG J.J. Barea is having a career year at age 33, averaging 12.2 points and 5.4 assists. "I feel great, man," Barea said after a 16-point, six-rebound, six-assist performance in Tuesday's win over the Spurs. "My body feels really good, and I'm way smarter than I used to be. I know the game better now."

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Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer

The Raiders are 3-point underdogs to the Cowboys in Sunday night's regular season home finale at the Oakland Coliseum. http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/21730080/nfl-full-list-week-15-lines-westgate-las-vegas-superbook

Led by Heisman-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma has plenty of representation on this year's ESPN All-Big 12 team. Who else made the cut?

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Feel badly for Andrew Jones who is out with a fractured wrist for Texas. Jones has elevated his 3-point shooting to 43% this season. He was the leading scorer for Texas at 15ppg and you could see his offensive rhythm starting to develop. Chance for Eric Davis, Jase Febres and Jacob Young to contribute. Tonight Michigan at Texas ESPN2 9pm est.